(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A North Perth resident is facing a new charge along with his previous charge from an outstanding warrant from Perth County following an arrest made by Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
On January 1, 2023, just after 2:30 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer conducted a traffic stop with a wanted male party in the vehicle on Elma Street East in the Municipality of North Perth. The male fled the scene. Officers gave chase and quickly caught up with the subject. The accused actively resisted. Officers eventually gained control of the subject and he was taken into custody.
As a result, Daniel BATTYE, 35, of North Perth has been charged with:
– Resist arrest
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
